Dischidia Species, Button Orchid, String of Nickels
Dischidianummularia

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Dischidia (dis-KID-ee-uh)
Species: nummularia (num-ew-LAH-ree-uh)

Synonym:Collyris minor

Synonym:Dischidia actephila

Synonym:Dischidia aemula

Synonym:Dischidia beiningiana

Synonym:Dischidia copelandii

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible